Welcome!

Hi amench. welcome. so glad you found us. I knew I was sensitive and relatively introverted but wasn't very accepting of self as I thought something was 'wrong' with me. I didn't know there was a 'label' for my personality and learned about HSP from here and I fit the profile to a "T" it was like Aha! and explained soooo much and it has helped me to be more accepting of self and know that there is nothing 'wrong' with me. so yes..i understand about having a sense of peace. I feel that I am not fighting myself so much.
Finding this group has been so helpful. There are some really lovely people here.

Hello amench ... welcome home! (home to HSP)

I know how you feel. I also felt some peace when I discovered that I wasn't the only one. My whole life I felt something was wrong with me & I felt guilty for being "difficult" & being a "problem". It is an awful thing to feel guilty for being who you are. Being highly sensitive is not a choice ... it is the way we are "wired".

I'm really happy you found us.

U really said it! Welcome home! I've known for a while now but was never able to find others that knew. Everyone just thought I was joking or making it up! It's always so strong and intense that I have to take medication for anxiety and to try and level my mood out! I'm glad I finally have other people to talk to that understands! Thanks bunches!
Amanda

Welcome amanda ;-) I think i know how you feel.

When I first discovered Dr. Aron and her book so many parts of my life became so much clearer to me. I have to honestly say it made my life easier. I still do battle with myself from time to time....but not NEARLY as much! ;-)

You mentioned earlier finding a book on HSP. If you're referring to something other than The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron, can I suggest you add that one to your list? It was my start...the first door that opened to me and has provided me with a peaceful place to be myself.

MY WIRING JUST GETS TO MUCH JUICE.I USE TO HATE IT ABOUT MYSELF BUT NOW I APRECIATE IT!

Welcome Amanda. I hope the group helps you. Know you are not alone. Dr. Arons' book is excellent;
in my humble opinion. Best wishes to you.

I have worked very hard to get to the point I'm at now! I love me some me and it's because of all of my quirks! I just tell people, at least I'm consistant! lol! I don't fight it anymore! I love me unconditionally, even if I don't always respect or like what I do. I still feel alone most of the time! It's nice to have a place to go where there are people like me. I hope to be a support to other as well.
Amanda

I agree it is nice to have a place to go where people understand!

Hi amench . I just recently joined the group myself and I love it!!!!! Everyone is so nice and it feels like home to me......I feel as if I have found my very own paradise where I am cared about and accepted just as I have been created. And all of us have been beautiful created. Its a pleasure meeting you!!! Your friend mammie